Bird Facts
8 Birds That Look Like Blue Jays (And How to Spot the Difference)
Despite their colorful appearance, blue jays are actually in the family Corvidae, the same as crows and ravens. These birds…
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Cats
Why Do Cats Sleep With Us?
Every night, around midnight, my cat meows until I join her in bed (though she also sleeps all day). Then,…
Cat Facts
Planning for a Cat: One-Time and Recurring Costs
Getting a furry feline friend to keep you company is always a great idea. However, before you make the final…
Dog Lists and Rankings
The Top 10 Dog Breeds That Look Like Foxes
Some dog breeds resemble foxes a bit, which makes sense. They are in the same family. However, they also have…
Alligator Facts
Where Do Alligators Go in the Winter?
Alligators are fearsome creatures that live in southern swamps in the US, in one state in Mexico, and in the…
Alligator Facts
Where Do Alligators Go in the Winter?
Alligators are fearsome creatures that live in southern swamps in the US, in one state in Mexico, and in the…
Rattlesnake Facts
Discover Every Type of Rattlesnake: The 40+ Types of Rattlesnakes
Rattlesnakes are venomous reptiles that you should avoid as much as possible. While some species deliver less harmful bites, any…
Articles
The Four Pests Campaign: How Killing Sparrows Led to Famine in China
From 1958-1962 in China, The Four Pests Campaign was part of a movement called The Great Leap Forward. This movement…
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All About Okunoshima: The Rabbit Island of Japan
There is an island in Japan that is completely overrun by rabbits. In some cases, this would be a problem.…
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Discover Why Alligators Hold Their Mouth Open and Stare into the AbyssÂ
Alligators live only in the Southeastern United States and in parts of Eastern China. There are two different species: The…
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Deer Size Comparison: Just How Big Do the Different Types Get?
Different species of the same type of animal can vary widely. They may have different coloring, marking, behavior, and sizes.…
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Traveling at Supersonic Speeds: How Fast is Mach 2
The Mach number, also known as Mach speed, is a measurement that compares the speed of a moving object to…
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Carnations: Meaning, Symbolism, and Proper Occasions for This Iconic Flower
People have been growing carnations for thousands of years. Because of this, their native range is not exactly known. Some…
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True North vs. Magnetic North: Understanding the Difference and Why It Matters for Navigation
: You might think that true north and magnetic north are the same thing, but, to the surprise of many,…
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Newfoundland Lifespan: How Long Do Newfoundlands Live?
The Newfoundland dog breed comes from the area of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Experts believe they were originally domesticated…
Crab Facts
Discover the 5 Largest Crabs Crawling U.S. Beaches
The types of crabs you typically see at the beach may be small hermit crabs or other small species, but…
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Discover 8 Spectacular Fish Found in Colombia
Colombia is in northwestern South America, with beautiful coastlines on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. People have lived…
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Discover 7 Spectacular Fish Found in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is the 8th most populous country in the world and one of the most densely populated countries as well.…
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Discover 7 Spectacular Fish Found in Belize
Belize is a lovely country in Central America with a coast on the Caribbean Sea. It is the least populated…
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Discover 7 Spectacular Fish Found in Cuba
Cuba is a large island nation south of Florida and east of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. With a population of 11…
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Discover 7 Spectacular Fish Found in Cambodia
The Kingdom of Cambodia is the official name of this beautiful southeast Asian country. It is surrounded by other Asian…
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Discover 7 Spectacular Fish Found in Chad
Chad is a country in North Central Africa. It has no coastline and borders Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic,…
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Discover 8 Spectacular Fish Found in China
China’s population of 1.4 billion people is the highest in the world. This large country has a lot of natural…
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Discover 7 Spectacular Fish Found in the Bahamas
The Bahamas is a Caribbean nation that is made up of more than 3,000 islands. The unique history of this…
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Discover 7 Spectacular Fish Found in Chile
Chile is a South American country on the western side of the continent. It is a long and narrow strip…
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Discover 8 Spectacular Fish Found in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a lush Central American country that has a lot of coastlines on the east and west sides…
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Discover 8 Spectacular Fish Found in Brazil
Brazil is a large country with a vast coastline. However, most of the country’s most popular fish come from the…
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Discover 8 Spectacular Fish Found in Argentina
Argentina is a beautiful country in South America. It is the eighth largest country in the world based on land…
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Discover 7 Spectacular Fish Found in Fiji
Fiji is a beautiful island country in the area of Melanesia, which is part of Oceania. This area consists of…
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Discover 9 Spectacular Fish Found in Canada
Canada is the world’s second-largest country by area, measuring 3.85 million square miles. There is a lot of beautiful wilderness,…
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Meet 5 Amazing Animals That Are Immortal (Or Close To It!)
Some people would love to be immortal while others fear the idea of everlasting life. Luckily (or not, for some)…
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Discover the Top 10 Carrion-Eating Birds and Their Unique Feeding Habits
Carrion birds are scavengers that eat already dead and even decaying meat from other animals. Meat is only considered carrion…
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The Top 10 Dog Breeds That Look Like Bears
: Dogs and bears diverged from a common ancestor that lived between 65 and 35 million years ago. Even so,…
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Where Do Rabbits Go in the Winter?
Rabbits are cute, docile mammals found on every continent except Antarctica. There are 29 species of wild rabbits and over…
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Where Do Birds Go in the Winter?
There are at least 10,000 species of birds in the world. Most people associate these winged creatures with wings, feathers,…
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Where Do Insects Go in the Winter?
Insects are a vast class of creatures that comprise beetles, butterflies, ants, bees, and more. It is estimated that there…
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High Pressure and Low Pressure: What Does it Mean for Weather?
When you read about any weather event, or perhaps even just a mundane daily weather report, you always hear the…
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Where do Butterflies Go in the Winter?
Butterflies are insects known for their large beautifully patterned and colorful wings. They are also well-known for their four-stage life…
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5 Young Climate Activists Who Are Trying to Change the World
Our climate is changing due to human activity, and without significant action, it may change enough to significantly alter the…
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Discover the Largest Endorheic Lakes on Earth
An endorheic lake is also called a terminal lake or a sink lake. It is a lake that has no…
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What Are ‘Endorheic Lakes’ and How Are They Formed?
Did you know there are many types of lakes? These bodies of water are organized by how they formed and…
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The 3 Worst Flash Floods in New York City’s History
New York, NY is not where you go to experience the wonders of nature. In fact, Central Park and the…
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La Niña vs El Niño: What Is the Difference?
You may have heard a meteorologist talk about La Niña and El Niño. These Spanish words mean “the girl” and…
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The Earth is Spinning Faster than Ever: What Does it Mean for Us?
Believe it or not, 600 million years ago, when some of the first plants and animals were roaming the earth,…
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Disaster Watch: Explaining Europe’s Drought Crisis
All across Europe, extreme drought has caused a climate disaster this summer. Experts predict that this will be the worst…
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Historic Drought Threatens the Rhine: German, Dutch, and Swiss Economies Shudder
This summer, much of Europe has seen sky-high temperatures and heat waves that have strained infrastructure. Along with immense heat…
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Which US States Have the Most Floods, and Why?
Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the US. As a result, there are an average of 114 flood-related…
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Which Country Has the Most Earthquakes, and Why?
Earthquakes occur worldwide when fault lines along the edges of tectonic plates release energy from the earth’s molten center. Since…
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How Long Can Dogs Be in Labor?
It’s a joyful occasion when a dog gets pregnant. There are cute puppies to look forward to. It’s the miracle…
Animals
American Eel
The American Eel is the only eel found in North America. Don’t confuse it with a water snake! It does…